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Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning specializes in professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services, providing customers with effective and environmentally friendly solutions to revitalize and refresh their carpets and furniture.

Chem-Dry is a carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise that was founded in 1977 in California. It is currently headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Logan, Utah.

Chem-Dry began franchising in 1978 and has since expanded to hundreds of franchise locations in the United States and over 50 countries worldwide. The brand is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group, which acquired Chem-Dry in 2019.

The franchise offers a wide range of services, including carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, pet urine removal, tile and grout cleaning, and hard surface and granite countertop cleaning.

Chem-Dry differentiates itself through its proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) cleaning process. This method uses carbonation instead of traditional steam to lift dirt and allergens, resulting in faster drying times and the use of significantly less water.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning offers 2 types of franchises:

Territory Type Initial Investment
Standard Chem-Dry Franchised Territory $119,263 to $265,110
Small Territory $101,264 to $247,110

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Standard Chem-Dry Franchised Territory.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $36,000 – $42,000
Initial Package Fee $37,500 – $41,250
Truck Mount Carpet Cleaning System $32,963 – $45,060
Small Tools & Equipment $650 – $850
Vehicles $0 – $81,450
Installation Costs $600 – $6,000
Insurance $600 – $7,000
Full Time Service Technician $6,000 – $8,000
Technology System / Computer, Software, Telephone, and Electronic Mail $800 – $4,000
Rent $0 – $5,000
Leasehold Improvements $0 – $5,000
Security Deposits / Utility Deposits $0 – $3,500
Costs Incurred While Attending Training $1,250 – $3,000
Miscellaneous Preopening Expenses $400 – $4,000
Additional Funds – 3 months $2,500 – $9,000
TOTALS $119,263 – $265,110

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning offers 2 types of franchises:

Territory Type Initial Investment
Standard Chem-Dry Franchised Territory $119,263 to $265,110
Small Territory $101,264 to $247,110

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Standard Chem-Dry Franchised Territory.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $36,000 – $42,000
Initial Package Fee $37,500 – $41,250
Truck Mount Carpet Cleaning System $32,963 – $45,060
Small Tools & Equipment $650 – $850
Vehicles $0 – $81,450
Installation Costs $600 – $6,000
Insurance $600 – $7,000
Full Time Service Technician $6,000 – $8,000
Technology System / Computer, Software, Telephone, and Electronic Mail $800 – $4,000
Rent $0 – $5,000
Leasehold Improvements $0 – $5,000
Security Deposits / Utility Deposits $0 – $3,500
Costs Incurred While Attending Training $1,250 – $3,000
Miscellaneous Preopening Expenses $400 – $4,000
Additional Funds – 3 months $2,500 – $9,000
TOTALS $119,263 – $265,110

Franchise Disclosure Document

Competitors

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Training

Chem-Dry provides a comprehensive training program to equip franchisees with the operational skills and knowledge necessary for business success. The program is mandatory and must be completed by key personnel before launching the franchise.

  1. JumpStart Training Program
    The JumpStart Training is a pre-opening self-guided program involving local activities with support from Chem-Dry’s home office. It begins immediately upon signing the franchise agreement and payment of initial fees.
  2. Initial Training Program
    Following JumpStart, the franchisee must attend a 5-day Initial Training session, typically held at Chem-Dry headquarters or another designated location. This includes in-person operations and management training and is required to be completed within four months of signing the agreement.
  3. Training for Additional Personnel
    Designated Managers and Service Technicians are also required to attend training. Additional attendees may join on a space-available basis for a nominal fee.

Territory Protection

Chem-Dry grants its franchisees the right to operate within a designated territory defined in the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees must select an approved office site within this territory and are prohibited from establishing offices or advertising services outside of it without explicit written consent.

While Chem-Dry commits to not franchise or license another business within the same territory, this protection is conditional on the franchisee remaining in compliance with the agreement.

However, Chem-Dry does not offer an exclusive territory. Franchisees may still face competition from other Chem-Dry franchisees, company-owned locations, or other distribution methods under different brands controlled by the franchisor.

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